16 Instagrams that will make you want to book a flight to Iceland in 2017

From ice chapels to blue lagoons, there's more to Iceland than the Northern Lights, writes Henry Wong

Henry Wong8 December 2016

Iceland has it all - the Northern lights, waterfalls and lots of snow. It also has Instagram opportunities aplenty.

From the Snæfellsnes peninsula's sprawling black beaches to the the country's many waterfalls, there's a corner of Iceland for every traveller. It's perfect for a roadtrip or a weekend break to its capital city, Reykjavik.

Here’s our pick of the most beautiful Icelandic Instagrams that will make you want to stock up on thermal wear and head to the glaciers in 2017.

1. Strike a pose in Langjökull – the largest man made ice cavern in the world. There’s even a newly-built chapel where you can get married if you're feeling romantic.

2. Visit the picture-perfect fishing village, Siglufjörður on the northern coast of the country. There aren't any herring left in its waters but you can still hike the surrounding mountains and take a midnight boatrip across the Arctic Circle.

3. Among the lava fields of western Iceland lies the hamlet of Búdir with its famous 18th century black church. It’s another potential wedding venue – or you can just admire its white beaches.

4. Watch your step as you soak in the scenery at Gullfoss waterfall in southwest Iceland.

5. In Iceland’s southernmost village, Vik, you can walk along its black sand beach and visit its church, which stands proudly against an awesome mountain backdrop.

6. Yes, there are tourists at the Blue Lagoon but for good reason: bright blue hot springs and massages await.

7. If you’re feeling ambitious, a trip to the top of Skógafoss waterfall in the south of Iceland. If stairs aren’t your thing, there are just as beautiful views from the bottom.

8. Climb to the top of Reyjkavik's Hallgrímskirkja - 73m tall - which makes it one of the tallest buildings in Iceland.

9. Watch icebergs crash (from the safety of a boat) at the Jökulsárlón Lagoon.

10. The adventurous can heliboard in north Iceland, with a view of the North Atlantic Ocean.

11. The Snæfellsnes peninsula offers beach after beach of Icelandic beauty.

12. Stumble upon Lego houses in the middle of the Thingvellir national park.

13. Trek along to the Aldeyjarfoss waterfall which plunges into the Skjálfandafljót River.

14. Stokksnes, on the southeastern coast, combines black sand beaches and rolling mountains.

15.The mythical Goðafoss is known as the waterfall of the god. That is obvious enough for anyone who's visited the 30m wide waterfall in the north of Iceland. It's one of the country's most spectacular sights.

16. Soak up every colour of the rainbow at the gasp-inducing Seljalansfoss waterfall.